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Stage presence is an important skill for all musicians to master. Below, violin teacher Ha-eun R. shares several tips on how to confidently pull off a showstopping violin performance...
Have you ever attended a concert in which the artist sounded better if you closed your eyes? A performers stage presence is more important than one might think, as a recent study has shown.
According to research, published in the PNAS journal, participants who were shown silent videos of piano competit …
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5 Tips for Pulling Off a Showstopping Violin Performance

Stage presence is an important skill for all musicians to master. Below, violin teacher Ha-eun R. shares several tips on how to confidently pull off a showstopping violin performance...
Have you ever attended a concert in which the artist sounded better if you closed your eyes? A performers stage presence is more important than one might think, as a recent study has shown.
According to research, published in the PNAS journal, participants who were shown silent videos of piano competit

How Much Are Violin Lessons for Kids?

Think you could be the parent of a budding Vivaldi? Learning to play the violin is an intricate activity, requiring the appropriate guidance. You may be concerned about the pricing of a violin instruction for your child due to the complexity of the art. Though you may want to start your child on lessons right away, you may have concerns about pricing. Worry not, violin lesson prices are not as problematic for your pocketbook as you may think.
What should you expect for violin lesson prices?

The Perfect 15-Minute Violin Practice Routine [Video]

Think you don't have enough time to practice violin? Think again! We all have days where we're short on time, but that doesn't mean you should skip practice altogether. Here, Austin, TX violin instructor Naomi Cherie S. shows you how to get an effective violin practice session in only 15 minutes...
We've all heard it before: "Practice makes perfect!" However, an intelligent five-year-old violin student improved this saying when she told me "Practice makes better!" It's a nice reminder tha

Why Are There Different Violin Sizes, and Why Does it Matter?

One of the main concerns that violin students and their parents typically have is purchasing the right-sized violin. Obviously you can't give a five-year-old a full-size violin and expect him or her to be able to handle the instrument. And once kids are in their teenage years, trying to keep up with growth spurts can be extremely difficult, especially considering how much violins cost. Even adults can run into problems when selecting the right size. Fortunately, after a little research, selectin

Are You Making These 5 Common Violin Mistakes When Practicing?

Do you want to get more out of your violin practice? Below, violin teacher Montserrat P. shares some common violin mistakes students often make when practicing and how to fix them...
You dont think Lindsey Stirling or Jascha Heifetz got to where they are without practicing the violin, right? In order to prefect your violin skills and progress further, you must frequently practice. After all, practice does make perfect.
Unfortunately, many students dont know how to properly practice o